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USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall
19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall Meridian Mall has since reopened for business following the shooting, local police said. Show Caption Hide Caption Two injured after mall shooting in Little Rock, Arkansas, police say A shooting at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas left two people injured, police say. A 19-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a shooting at a mall in Michigan that injured two people, according to police. The Meridian Township Police Department said the shooting occurred on Friday, May 30, at the Meridian Mall in Okemos, around 7 miles from Lansing. Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of gunfire in the parking lot near Dick's Sporting Goods. Those involved fled the area before the police arrived, according to the department. Two people suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the incident, the department said. Officers later identified and interviewed the involved individuals at a local hospital. Following the interviews, officers took the 19-year-old woman from Lansing into custody, police said. Police did not share what possible charges the unidentified woman could face. The conditions of the two injured individuals are unclear. USA TODAY contacted Meridian Township police on May 31 but has not received a response. Meridian Township police searching for vehicles involved in shooting Now the police are asking for the public's assistance in finding the vehicles believed to be involved in the shooting, including a burgundy sedan, possibly a Chrysler 300 or Toyota Camry with dark-tinted windows and dark colored rims, and a black sedan, possibly a Chevy Malibu with tinted windows. Once police secured the area, they said, "There is no threat to the public at this time." The mall has also since reopened for business, according to the department. Police said the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding this incident can call the Meridian Township Police Department at 517-853-4800. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Little Rock residents react to the arrest of teen accused of deadly shooting at Park Plaza Mall
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Before Abdelrahmanahmed Sallam allegedly killed Cynthia Gregory, police say he used the same gun to scare a teen he met online through Facebook Marketplace. The affidavit from Little Rock Police said an exchange for an iPhone 15 at a Sharks on Fair Park Boulevard went wrong when the teen saw he'd been scammed with a fake. As he tried to reverse the deal, the person, later identified by witnesses as Sallam, ran off firing four to five rounds behind him. Police say he also deleted the associated account which made all online messages unreadable. Court records show previous aggravated robbery investigation leads to arrest of accused Park Plaza Mall shooter Ardane Torres lives near Park Plaza where police state Sallam's next crime was 8 days later. 'It's scary because we can't just trust anyone that you will just meet,' Torres said. Halfway between the Jan. 19 armed robbery and the Jan. 27 murder, police say on Jan. 24 Sallam leased a new apartment at the Park Avenue Lofts. According to the affidavit, surveillance video caught the suspect walking from the loft parking lot, running to Gregory, trying to steal her purse, shooting her, and retreating across the street to hop over the Chick-fil-A parking lot fence. Cameras also caught him returning to the Park Avenue Lofts parking deck. Friends remember Park Plaza shooting victim Cynthia Gregory Kristina Ballard was walking nearby by herself to run errands on Thursday. She said she was on edge before learning an arrest was made. 'It kind of gives you a scare. Is it safe? I mean can I go outside? Do I have to carry a weapon? Do I have to be on alert?' Ballard asked. Police matched shell casings from the robbery to the murder, and arrested Sallam for armed robbery. When they searched Sallam's apartment, they also found the same clothes seen worn during the murder. 'I've been through rough times, and I understand you get desperate…on the other hand, dude, you've been in the world long enough, you don't treat people, that's not the way to go about things,' Ballard said. Little Rock police arrest suspect in deadly Park Plaza Mall shooting After Little Rock Police announced the arrest, Park Plaza Mall sent a statement. In part, the last paragraph reads: 'We share the frustration and sadness that such an event could happen here – whether at Park Plaza or anywhere in our neighborhood. This is our shared community, and we are committed to doing our best to keep it safe and thriving. We believe in the future of Little Rock and the vibrancy of Park Plaza as part of that future.' Park Plaza Mall Friday at 9 am, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Junior and Police Chief Heath Helton will hold a public safety update inside Little Rock Police Headquarters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Little Rock city leaders react after 9 homicides in the month of January
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – There have been nearly 10 homicides in 30 days in Little Rock to start 2025. 'We hadn't had this many coming at this pace in a little while,' Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones said. Thursday, Jones joined local organizations including Arkansas Stop the Violence, Parents of Murdered Children, and Pain to Purpose to plead for change as 4 people have been killed in the last 3 days. 'We need everybody to come together now and say enough is enough,' Jones said. Little Rock police arrest suspect in deadly Park Plaza Mall shooting On Monday, 47-year-old Cynthia Gregory was shot and killed outside of Park Plaza Mall. 18-year-old Abdelrahmanahmed Sallam is behind bars after being accused of killing Gregory. Sallam has been charged with capital murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, theft of property, and refusal to submit to arrest. Early Tuesday morning, police were called to investigate another deadly shooting on Stanton Road. Parents of Catholic High teen killed in Little Rock shooting release statement In that case, 15-year-old John Staats was found dead inside of a car, and a juvenile has been arrested for the murder of Staats. On the same evening of Staats' murder, officers were called to a scene on Labette Manor where 19-year-old Anthony White was found dead from a shooting. On Thursday, police began investigating a fourth homicide which left a woman dead at the Chenal Place Apartments on Reservoir Road. 'Hopefully this is not a trend that continues,' said Jones. Little Rock police identify man killed in Westbridge Apartments shooting Jones adds that crime is down. According to the police, in 2024 Little Rock saw 37 homicides. Although it may not have felt like it, that's a 41% decrease compared to 2023 which had 63 homicides. But despite the numbers, Jones said the youth of Pulaski County are in a crisis. 'We have teenagers carrying guns, shooting at cars, shooting up houses and killing people. They say it takes a village to raise a child but as these men have said, our village has ignored this problem for way too long,' Jones said. At the press conference, proactive measures were discussed to help get guns out the hands of children. Woman killed in deadly shooting at Reservoir Road apartment complex Rev. Bennie Johnon with Arkansas Stop the Violence asked for 'Governor Sanders to pass bringing in the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms to the city of Little Rock to get these weapons off the street.' Will Jones said 'we're trying to figure out how we look outside the box than just this happens; we go to court and this happens. We've got to figure out a way to get with the community before the problem happens.' In the last decade, the largest number of homicides Little Rock had seen in a year was in 2022 where there were 81. Right now, with 9 in the first month of 2025, the capital city is on pace to shatter that. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Court records show previous aggravated robbery investigation leads to arrest of accused Park Plaza Mall shooter
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An affidavit released by the Little Rock District Court shows a previous attempted robbery investigation earlier this month led to the arrest of the suspected Park Plaza Mall deadly shooter. Authorities arrested 18-year-old Abdelrahmanahmed Sallam Wednesday night in connection to the murder of 47-year-old Cynthia Gregory, who was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Park Plaza Mall. Little Rock police release name of woman killed in Park Plaza Mall shooting An affidavit obtained by KARK/FOX16 News shows that Sallam was charged in connection to an aggravated robbery incident earlier this month. On Jan. 19, a man reported an electronic trade organized through Facebook Market Place led to him being shot at. According to the victim, he was looking to trade his Apple Watch for a new iPhone. They agreed to meet at the Sharks located at 3323 Fairpark where the suspect allegedly traded a fake phone, took the watch and then began shooting at the victims while running away. Little Rock police arrest suspect in deadly Park Plaza Mall shooting The suspect was seen heading to the South Oaks apartments after firing the last of four to five rounds at the victims, an eyewitness said to the authorities. The affidavit read, police then scanned the area and found three shell casings on the street. Another eyewitness of the Jan. 19 incident said he believed the suspected shooter to be a tenant of the apartment complex and believed the suspect's last name was Sallam. Additional details on Gregory's murder were also obtained by KARK/FOX16 News in the affidavit. According to detectives, a witness said a man was seen attempting to take Gregory's purse from her and after he was unsuccessful, shot her and then ran through the Chick-fil-A parking lot across from the mall. Little Rock police confirm Park Plaza Mall deadly shooting as attempted robbery Video surveillance obtained by detectives showed the same incident and the suspect fleeing towards the Park Avenue Lofts at 308 S University, where Sallam leases an apartment, according to the affidavit. On Jan. 28, a day after the deadly shooting of Cynthia Gregory, detectives said shell casings found at the scene of Gregory's murder match the casings found from the Jan. 16 incident at 3323 Fairpark. Robbery Detectives identified Sallam as the suspect for both incidents by surveillance videos. The affidavit stated that the victim and both eyewitnesses of the January 19 incident identified Sallam as the suspect in a photograph lineup as well. Friends remember Park Plaza shooting victim Cynthia Gregory Sallam was arrested on Jan. 29. After a search of Sallam's apartment, detectives also found the clothes the suspect in video surveillance was seen wearing. Sallam appeared in court on Thursday, pleaded not guilty and no bond was set. He is being charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery. His next court appearance is March 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Friends remember Park Plaza shooting victim Cynthia Gregory
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Police are still looking for whoever shot and killed a woman in the parking lot of the Park Plaza Mall Monday night. Cynthia Gregory, also called Cyndi, was 47 years old. She is being remembered by hundreds who knew her and her family, including Ann Basco. 'Cyndi, I love you and so many people do,' Basco said. Park Plaza shoppers 'shocked' after woman was shot, killed in mall parking lot Basco met Cyndi seven years ago when she walked into Cyndi's yoga class for the first time. Over the years, she said she learned from Cyndi how to stay physically and mentally fit. A friendship was built through her gentle words, caring instruction and many conversations. 'She treated everybody like they were the special person,' Basco said. 'She was definitely special.' Cyndi worked at the Baptist Health Foundation as its senior major gifts officer. Her coworker Janet Marshall shared a statement. 'She was a beautiful woman who was caring, funny, smart, hard-working, and a Christian wife and mom,' Marshall said. 'Cyndi wanted nothing but the best for her family and she will be greatly missed.' Little Rock police release name of woman killed in Park Plaza Mall shooting 'It's a shock. It's devastating, but I'm not going to give that person, who chose to do this act, I'm not going to give them control of my thoughts and my feelings,' Basco said. More than 400 people have donated to the family online. Pulaski Heights Middle School Principal Darryl James Powell sent a message to parents about Cyndi's death saying in part, 'This family is, and will always be, part of the PHMS family.' Cyndi's husband is the girl's basketball coach at Mills High School. According to Basco, at least one team within the Pulaski County Special School District had a moment of silence before their game Tuesday. Woman dead after being found shot in Park Plaza Mall parking lot In those moments of silence and disbelief, Basco said she is holding onto the words Cyndi ended every yoga class with: 'The light in me recognizes the light in you. Namaste.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
